This page is my second attempt at a version of this - the first one I even tore out of the journal...!!!
Anyhow, I offer it up for your perusal and lessons - don't do what I did - though in fact it looks better here on the screen than it does in the artificial light at home, so maybe tomorrow in daylight it may grow on me! My journalling reads "this is the worst page I have ever done. I really don't like how it's come out at all' 'and I have already messed one page up so much I tore it out of the book' I am still debating about whether to hit publish on this post, but...
(** Edit - thank you for all your encouraging comments! it is growing on me, I promise! I will use the previous, torn out page for something - die cuts maybe! (the main issue I had with the last one was the colour I used for the paint round the hearts, it was totally wrong. I should have tried painting over the top of it!)
16 comments:
I actually like it ... well what I can see from the photo....but you have to feel happy with it...I know that if it doesn't feel right it does not matter what others think.xx
And there was me thinking it was pretty darn good! Seriously there are loads of techniques, how you managed them I don't know but they look good! I'd def keep it lovely! Take care Zo xx
Your page is not that bad Helen and does it really matter, its only paper after all. I often make things that am unhappy about and then cut them up for future journal pages. Remember there is always tomorrow for a Masterpiece.....
Hugs Annette x
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Don't be so hard on yourself Helen, I genuinely like this page, especially the stenciling x
It looks great to me, love the mix of hexagons and diamonds, and the white writing,
Lucy x
I really love the hearts standing out from their purply shadows, and the stamping looks great... Hope it does grow on you in the daylight because although it may not be what you had in your head when you started, I think it's a really strong page as it stands.
Alison x
I think you have combined all the colours shapes and techniques really well.... I think it looks great and you have done a fab job...Hard to try new things and you have done a great job! Trace x
Oh don't rip it out Helen I think it's fantastic in fact I love it! I love how bright and zingy it is and whilst I appreciate it's different from your usual style, trying out different things always provides a fun learning curve. I can't believe you ripped a page out you naughty lady in that situation I always believe in layers, if you don't like it put a layer of gesso over the top (not too heavy so you can still see the original underneath) and then continue to work on it - beat it into submission woman even if you need a big stick!
LOL....I have a page in my journal I really don't like and it never "grew" on me, but it is the back of an other page I like, so I'm stuck with it. Oh well, we all have them, but not always brave enough to share......
KUDOS to you girlfriend for sharing....
I love it! The mix of colors is fab, you're doing fantastic!
I think it looks great. I love the different shapes & colours.
It's a good take on Michelle's project, and whether you like it or not you've gained experience !that's what I tell myself anyway...
It's fab & bold, I love the hearts & white writing. Maybe you shouldn't have added the green, but hey...it's YOUR journal Helen! I believe our journals are where we can experiment.
Have a happy weekend,
Alison xx
You know what Helen I really love it! It's expressive and colourful. The green really works well with the other colours and I maybe would have used more of it, perhaps the same green as drippage too, will look fab. Just random ones not too many. I love it, you should be proud of it. Michelle x
I really like this. It looks great to me. The hearts are fab.
I hope you like it better now.
I hope you kept it Helen, I love it and I even thought your journalling was a stamp!
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